President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden departs a court appearance on July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Del.Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post via Getty Images file
Lawyers for Hunter Biden plan to sue Fox News 'imminently'
Lawyers for Hunter Biden plan to sue Fox News “imminently,” according to a letter sent to the network and obtained by NBC News. The letter, dated April 23, puts the Fox News Channel and Fox News Digital on notice for litigation claims arising from the network’s alleged “conspiracy and subsequent actions to defame Mr. Biden and paint him in a false light, the unlicensed commercial exploitation of his image, name, and likeness, and the unlawful publication of hacked intimate images of him.”Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case.
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Supreme Court rejects Elon Musk's challenge to SEC agreement to vet his social media posts
Lawyers for the billionaire businessman say that the “Twitter sitter” provision in an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission violated his free speech rights.
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Tensions rise at Columbia protests after deadline to clear encampment passes. Here's where things stand.
Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.
www.cbsnews.comBlinken says Israel still must do more to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is beginning his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began more than six months ago.
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Michigan AG executes search warrants on Google and X in ongoing 2020 fake electors probe | CNN Politics
Google and X, formerly Twitter, recently provided hundreds of files to Michigan prosecutors for their 2020 election subversion probe, complying with search warrants that investigators obtained after CNN revealed secret social media accounts belonging to pro-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro, who...
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Trump has problems that are out of his control in five swing states - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump is facing legal headwinds in five swing states in cases that he is not directly involved in.
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Gaza war: US 'hopeful' Hamas will accept Israel's new ceasefire offer
The secretary of state calls Israel's latest offer for a hostage release "extraordinarily generous".
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4 law enforcement officials killed, 4 injured in Charlotte, North Carolina, while serving warrants
Four members of law enforcement were shot and killed and four were wounded while they attempted to serve two warrants in Charlotte, North Carolina, police said Monday.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what happens if Greene tries to oust Speaker Johnson
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) had threaten to call a vote to remove Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House, but the representative from Georgia has yet to make her move.
Live updates: Pro-Palestinian university protests disrupt Columbia, UCLA, campuses across the US
The deadline set by Columbia University for demonstrators to vacate an encampment there or face suspension has passed. Follow for live updates.
Poll: Biden and Trump supporters sharply divided by the media they consume
Those who don’t follow political news feel more positively about Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and more negatively about Joe Biden.
www.nbcnews.comPresident Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador discuss migration in latest call
President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, spoke on Sunday about cooperating on migration policy.
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Texas sues Biden administration over expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students in conservative-friendly court | CNN Politics
The state of Texas is suing the Biden administration over recently announced federal protections for LGBTQ+ students, arguing the Department of Education overstepped its authority by expanding the scope of a landmark anti-sex discrimination law.
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The new economic ideas Trump advisers are floating for second term — to campaign’s chagrin - Washington Examiner
Trumpworld is flush with economic advisers pushing different policy proposals for a possible second term — reportedly to the annoyance of the Trump campaign.
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Matt Gaetz becomes latest Kevin McCarthy defector to draw a primary challenger: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the poll numbers that should worry Biden the most.
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Michael Cohen rakes in donations on TikTok while ranting about Trump: Report - Washington Examiner
A report that Cohen profited from criticizing Trump during the hush money trial through TikTok livestreams complicates his role as a witness in the case.
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House Republicans brace for spring legislative sprint with one fewer GOP vote
Speaker Mike Johnson is kicking off a four-week sprint in session with one fewer reliable House GOP vote.
How Donald Trump has slowed the cases against him
It now seems likely that Donald Trump will be able to run for president this year without having faced any legal penalties for his effort to overturn the last presidential election. To many of his supporters, of course, this outcome is just. But it is also striking. Most Americans believe that...
Supreme Court rejects Peter Navarro's latest bid for release from prison during appeal
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
www.cbsnews.comFlorida Democrats hope abortion, marijuana questions will draw young voters despite low enthusiasm
Democrats believe young Florida voters will come to the polls in November because of the abortion and marijuana measures on the ballot.
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Many students are demanding their universities cut financial ties with Israel.
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Hunter Biden demands that Fox News remove ‘intimate’ images from its platforms | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden is demanding that Fox News remove from its platforms sexually explicit images that President Joe Biden’s son says are private, according to a letter obtained by CNN, as part of his strategy to publicly fight back against conservative media.
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Black Republican who shunned DEI by identifying as 'American' says Dems' 'free pass' to minorities is over
Missouri state Rep. Justin Hicks says Democrats' "free pass" to minority voters is over as support for former President Donald Trump increases.
Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president's campaign
Former president Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' meeting marked a detente between the former rivals after a primary contest.
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GOP senators air 'deep concerns' over NPR bias, urge CEO to ‘start a course correction’
A group of Republican senators urged the CEO of NPR to course-correct the publication following revelations of its lack of ideological diversity in the newsroom.
Far-right news network OAN retracts article about Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels
The retracted article from One America News Network said Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen had an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Former NSA employee sentenced to almost 22 years for trying to sell secrets to Russia | CNN Politics
A former National Security Agency employee was sentenced Monday to nearly 22 years in prison for attempting to sell classified information to Russia.
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Michael Cohen is cashing in on the Trump trial with TikTok livestreams -- and it could be a problem
As he waits to testify in Donald Trump's hush money trial, Michael Cohen is discussing the proceedings on TikTok - which some experts say could hurt him in the courtroom.
Kristi Noem underestimates shock over dog killing, joining past politicians’ missteps with pets - Washington Examiner
Gov. Kristi Noem's story about killing her dog could kill her chances as Donald Trump's vice president.
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Israel War on Gaza | Live updates | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
Egypt and US ‘hopeful’ of truce as Hamas heads to Cairo for talks that aim to stop Israel’s looming Rafah offensive.
Secret document says Iran security forces molested and killed teen protester
Revolutionary Guards' papers passed to the BBC give chilling details of Nika Shakarami’s last movements.
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Blinken on Chinese support for Russia, war in Ukraine
Russia's rapid production of military equipment is being enabled by China, perpetuating the war in Ukraine and raising concerns in European countries about their safety after that conflict ends, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a World Economic Forum discussion in Riyadh on Monday.
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Democrats start out ahead in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin 2024 Senate races — CBS News Battleground Tracker poll
Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided
www.cbsnews.comConservative states challenge federal rule on treatment of transgender students
Republican state attorneys general are challenging a new federal regulation that mandates protections for transgender students at schools.
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Hunter Biden threatens to sue Fox News for airing 'revenge porn'
Hunter Biden is threatening to sue Fox News for violating "revenge porn" laws and publishing since-discredited bribery allegations to "paint him in a false light."
Five Republican-led states sue over Biden’s new Title IX transgender protections
The new rules prohibit schools from banning transgender students and teachers from using restrooms that align with their gender identities, among other policies.
www.nbcnews.comThis congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland
Instead she has called for better oversight of U.S. funds and opposed giving “blank checks” to the Ukrainian cause.
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Here’s what flyers should know about the bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill | CNN Politics
Lawmakers have unveiled a bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization deal that aims to address the nation’s shortage of air traffic controllers and implement technology to reduce the risk of runway collisions but would not institute a controversial increase in the pilot...
www.cnn.comNew York special election will fill vacancy in Congress created by resignation of Democrat Higgins
Voters are casting ballots in a special election to fill the upstate New York congressional seat vacated earlier this year by Democrat Brian Higgins.
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Charlotte shooting: Four officers shot dead, four wounded, in North Carolina home siege
A 17-year-old is being questioned over one of the deadliest attacks on US law enforcement in decades.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Kerem Shalom crossing closed to aid after rockets fired from Rafah, IDF says
More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
Israeli officials eye threat of ICC arrest warrants over war in Gaza
Israeli media reports say International Criminal Court might soon issue warrants for top government, military officials.
NATO chief chides members as Ukraine’s allies say slow arms deliveries have helped Russia
NATO's secretary general says the alliance's member countries have failed to deliver in time what they promised to Ukraine.
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RFK, Jr reveals path to presidency as Biden, Trump campaigns target race 'spoiler'
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says his path to the presidency only requires him to get 33% of the vote, something he says is achievable, partly because of his support from young voters.
Did Kristi Noem never watch Old Yeller? - Washington Examiner
Kristi Noem's inexplicable decision to include a story about shooting her dog in her new book.
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Who is Hope Hicks and how is she connected to Trump's hush money case?
Hope Hicks is expected to testify in Donald Trump's Manhattan hush money trial. She served as his 2016 campaign press secretary and held senior roles in the White House.
Elon Musk’s ‘Twitter sitter’ appeal over Tesla posts rejected by Supreme Court | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s request to back out of a settlement agreement he struck with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2018 over a series of tweets about the car maker that regulators alleged were fraudulent.
www.cnn.comCongress honors deceased Korean War hero with lying in honor ceremony
Congress has given one of its highest final tributes, a lying in honor ceremony at the Capitol, to Medal of Honor Recipient Ralph Puckett Jr.
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Russell Bentley: Pro-Russia fighter from US dies after Donetsk ‘abduction’
Russians call for ‘revenge’ after the 64-year-old US-Russian citizen, who’s fought against Ukraine, dies.
US determines 5 Israeli security units committed human rights violations before outbreak of Gaza war | CNN Politics
The US State Department has determined that five Israeli security units committed gross violations of human rights prior to October 7, but is still deciding whether to restrict military assistance to one of the units under US law.
www.cnn.comGOP leaders still can't overcome the Kansas governor's veto to enact big tax cuts
Republican legislators have narrowly failed again to enact a broad package of tax cuts over Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto.
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Biden team concerned about 'risk' of letting him debate Trump, Politico columnist argues
A Politico writer said Biden's staff doesn't want him to debate and if he agrees this summer, it will a sign the Biden campaign needs to regain ground.
Was it legal for Kristi Noem to shoot her puppy — and what other options did she have?
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a possible running mate for former President Donald Trump is catching heat over shooting and killing her "untrainable" hunting dog on her farm. Animal humane societies give alternatives to euthanasia.
Disillusionment plagues young Latinos who could decide the 2024 race in battleground states
NBC News spoke to young Latino students in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Georgia, states where their voting bloc could sway the 2024 presidential election.
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No, Brookings Institute didn't say Trump to blame for 70% of COVID-19 deaths | Fact check
A spokesperson for the Brookings Institution said she was not aware of such an estimate from the organization.
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George Santos says he will revive his drag queen persona on Cameo
The disgraced former lawmaker was expelled from Congress in December after federal prosecutors accused him of stealing money from his campaign.
www.nbcnews.comHouse and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors
Congressional negotiators have agreed to help the Federal Aviation Administration hire more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors.
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Why did Biden update Title IX? How it affects students, survivors of abuse, LGBTQ kids
Starting Aug. 1, updates to Title 9 go into effect resulting in more protections for vulnerable students and triggering outage by conservatives.
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Johnson urges Biden to intervene in ICC's reported plan for Netanyahu arrest warrant
House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging the Biden administration to help block the International Criminal Court from issuing arrest warrants against top Israeli officials.
‘America’s Worst Mayor’ Tiffany Henyard abandoned by law firm representing her - Washington Examiner
The law firm representing Tiffany Henyard has asked to withdraw from cases involving her amid numerous legal challenges levied at the embattled mayor.
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Some California restaurants face stark realities, burdens after minimum wage increase
California restaurant owners, including CEO of one of the largest El Pollo Loco franchises, explain how the new minimum wage is hurting business.
Johnson’s speakership hangs in the balance as ouster threat looms | CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed to pass a major foreign aid package over the objections of hardline conservatives. Now, the Louisiana Republican will have to face the fallout.
www.cnn.comEl Salvador's congress approves changes to reform constitution, a move critics call anti-democratic
El Salvador's Congress, which is controlled by President Nayib Bukele New Ideas party, on Monday approved a change to an article of the Constitution to facilitate larger constitutional reforms without having to wait until after the election of a new legislature. The move further consolidates...
What would ICC arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu mean for Israel?
International Criminal Court could issue warrants for arrest of senior Israeli officials.
Supreme Court rejects Musk appeal over social media posts that must be approved by Tesla
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Elon Musk over a settlement with securities regulators that requires him to get approval in advance of some social media posts that relate to Tesla, the electric vehicle company he leads.
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James Carville mocks young voters sour on Biden, says 'F--- you' to key bloc of voters
James Carville sounded off on young voters sour on President Biden on Sunday and said there would be "no rights left" if former President Trump wins in November.
A little girl said monsters were in her bedroom. It was 60,000 bees
Saylor Class had complained of "monsters in the wall" of her room at their farmhouse in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Jake Paul v Mike Tyson officially sanctioned as pro fight
This summer's clash between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former world champion Mike Tyson is officially sanctioned as a professional fight.
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When is the student loan cancelation deadline and what do you need to do?
April 30 is when student loan borrowers have to file their paperwork to be considered for federal debt relief.
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FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety
The Food and Drug Administration has finalized a rule to regulate medical tests that have long escaped oversight
Karen McDougal, former Playboy model tied to Trump hush money trial
Former Playboy model Karen McDougal said she had an affair with Donald Trump in 2006. Trump denies the allegation.
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Maine governor will allow one final gun safety bill, veto another in wake of Lewiston mass shootings
Maine's Democratic governor says she will allow one of a final pair of gun safety bills to become law without her signature while vetoing the other. Gov.
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Arizona state senator indicted in fake electors scheme is tapped for RNC position | CNN Politics
Arizona state Sen. Jake Hoffman, one of the fake electors charged in the Arizona 2020 election subversion case, announced Saturday that he’s been elected as a Republican National Committee National Committeeman for the state.
www.cnn.comGlobal negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution at critical phase in Canada
For the first time, negotiators from most of the world’s nations are discussing actual text for what is supposed to become a global treaty to end plastic pollution.
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Biden admin accuses Israeli military of human rights violations in stunning condemnation
State Department says five IDF units committed human rights violations and while four "effectively remediated," the discussion still continue over the fifth.
Supreme Court will hear case claiming CBD product got trucker fired
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from a Vista, California, CBD hemp oil company fighting a lawsuit from a truck driver who says he got fired after using a product falsely advertised as being free from the active ingredient in marijuana.
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West Virginia and North Carolina’s transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
The appeals court case involved coverage of gender-affirming care by North Carolina’s state employee health plan and the coverage of transition-related surgery by West Virginia Medicaid.
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College protests updates: MIT protesters resist leaving encampment on campus
Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.
‘Didn’t have the political savvy’: Scotland’s Yousaf quits. What’s next?
Analysts say the Scottish National Party is in crisis mode after the 39-year-old politician steps down.
Trump claims ‘full and enthusiastic support’ of DeSantis after Florida meeting
Relations have been frosty between the Florida governor and the former president since the Republican presidential primary began
Gaetz gets last-minute Florida GOP primary challenger in boost to McCarthy allies - Washington Examiner
Rep. Matt Gaetz has received a GOP primary challenger for the 2024 election, former naval officer and aviator Aaron Dimmock.
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Analysis: Biden’s young voter problem keeps getting worse | CNN Politics
Unrest on college campuses, an unpopular Democratic president’s support for Israel, and a Democratic convention planned for Chicago, where an earlier generation of protesters clashed with police in 1968.
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Biden discusses hostage deal, reiterates ‘clear position’ on Rafah invasion in phone call with Netanyahu on Sunday | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday primarily discussed the release of hostages in Gaza, a source familiar with their phone call said.
www.cnn.comGOP lawmakers in Kansas are moving to override the veto of a ban on gender care for minors
Republican legislators are moving to enact a ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care for minors and bar state employees from advocating social transitioning for transgender youth.
apnews.comMany O.C. residents deny Trump election results, potentially swaying key races, poll finds
In a purple county with several contests that could shape the balance of power in Congress, doubts about elections could keep voters away in November — particularly conservatives.
Charlotte shooting: Four officers shot dead, four wounded, in North Carolina home siege
A 17-year-old is being questioned over one of the deadliest attacks on US law enforcement in decades.
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New poll reveals which party is more enthusiastic about Biden-Trump rematch
A new poll says Republicans are significantly more enthusiastic about the 2024 election rematch between President Biden and former President Donald Trump than either Democrats or independent voters
The storied history of the New York City courthouse where Trump now stands trial
When Donald Trump walked into 100 Centre Street for his criminal hush money trial, he entered a courthouse with a storied history that dates back more than 80 years.
Who is Kristi Noem? What we know about the Trump VP contender and why she killed a dog
South Dakota's governor, Kristi Noem, who is a Trump VP contender, said she killed a dog named Cricket 20 years ago because it was "untrainable."
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California is joining with a New Jersey company to make a generic opioid overdose reversal drug
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan.
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U.S. pushes for a cease-fire before Israel launches Rafah assault
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept what he said was an “extraordinarily generous” proposal for a truce and a hostage release agreement.
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Some in State Department don’t believe Israel is using US weapons in accordance with international law, source says | CNN Politics
Some parts of the US State Department do not find Israel’s assurances that its forces are using US weapons in accordance with international law to be “credible and reliable,” a department official said Sunday.
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New York DA Sandra Doorley apologizes after body cam captures tense exchange with officer
A New York district attorney was pulled over for speeding. Sandra Doorley of Monroe County issued a public apology. Watch the viral traffic stop video.
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Affluent Americans are driving US economy and likely delaying need for Fed rate cuts
Older Americans are fueling a sustained boost to the U.S. economy. Benefiting from outsize gains in the stock and housing markets over the past several years, they are accounting for a larger share of consumer spending — the principal driver of economic growth — than ever before.
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The religious fervor of radical student protests - Washington Examiner
Only when we understand the depth of young adults’ religious commitment to the Left, then, will we be able to address the ways in which it manifests.
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Columbia protesters defy order to leave
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University defied orders to end their demonstration. It's Monday's news.
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Biden officials will have a minimal presence at college graduations as campuses erupt in protests
Biden campaign officials say that despite the media focus on campus turmoil, public polling and their own research show that young voters are more concerned with other issues.
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Israeli officials fear international court is preparing arrest warrants over Gaza war
Israel's foreign minister singled out "rumors" the ICC will issue arrest warrants against high-ranking Israel officials and told embassies to prepare.
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US, UK urge Hamas to accept Israel’s Gaza truce proposal
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says proposal includes a 40-day ceasefire and release of captives.
Harris defends DEI as she begins economic equity tour in Atlanta - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday for the first stop in her "Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour."
www.washingtonexaminer.comOklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
Small towns in Oklahoma are beginning a long cleanup after tornadoes flattened home and buildings and killed at least four people, including an infant.
apnews.comChina is gunning for the chief scientist of its COVID vaccine project, accusing him of 'serious discipline and law violations'
Yang Xiaoming was kicked from the National People's Congress earlier this month. He was in charge of the team that created the Sinopharm vaccine.
Hamas to consider ceasefire-hostage release proposal that Israeli sources say could avert Rafah invasion | CNN
Hamas is considering a new framework proposed by Egypt that calls for the group to release as many as 33 hostages kidnapped from Israel in exchange for a pause in hostilities in Gaza, an Israeli source familiar with the negotiations and a foreign diplomatic source told CNN.
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect in parts of Texas, Louisiana, as rain soaks region
A line of strong thunderstorms is pushing through Louisiana and southeastern Texas on Monday, making for a stormy morning from Houston, Texas, to Jackson, Mississippi.
Ahead of visit to Israel, US's Blinken presses Hamas to accept new proposal for Gaza cease-fire
The deaths in Rafah included nine women and five children, one of whom was just 5 days old.
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OnPolitics: Mitch McConnell says he doesn't see a path forward for national abortion ban
The Senate majority leader told NBC Sunday he does not see a path for a national ban to pass Congress.
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Kamala Harris argues people still getting used to first woman VP, says they 'love to talk about my laugh'
Vice President Harris addressed the focus on her laugh on Monday during an interview with Drew Barrymore and said it was part of people "getting used to" her as vice president.
Immigrant battling cancer among trio who won $1.326 billion Powerball ticket: Oregon Lottery
The staggering $1.326 billion Powerball ticket was the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in history and the eighth-largest among U.S. jackpot games.
CNN anchor speculates Noem tried to appeal to Trump with story of killing her dog - Washington Examiner
Noem is speculated to be one of several candidates on Trump's cards for his vice president in the 2024 election.
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Fire rips through Odesa building after Russian missile strike
A fire broke out at a turreted building in Odesa on Monday after a Russian missile attack hit the southern port-city leaving at least four people dead.
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Democrats running in every Florida House race for first time since 2018 - Washington Examiner
Florida Democrats will have a candidate running for their party in every one of the 28 state House districts for the first time since 2018
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3 killed serving warrant with U.S. Marshals task force in North Carolina
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department warned the public to stay away from the scene. A U.S. Marshals task force was conducting an investigation when gunfire erupted.
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How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 4/29/2024
Stocks edged higher as Wall Street readies for a week packed with potentially market-moving news. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Monday.
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Columbia student protestors are demanding ‘divestment.’ Here’s what the university has divested from in the past | CNN Business
One of the core demands of the Pro-Palestinian student groups at Columbia that have been protesting over the past week is for the school to withdraw investment funds from what they describe as companies profiting from Israel’s military action in Gaza.
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Stoltenberg: NATO countries haven’t delivered what they promised to Ukraine in time
NATO countries haven’t delivered what they promised to Ukraine in time, the head of NATO said on Monday, allowing Russia to press its battlefield advantage while Kyiv’s depleted forces wait for Western military supplies to arrive.
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ABC's George Stephanopoulos says 2024 race can't be treated normally after Biden urges press to alter coverage
ABC News host George Stephanopoulos sounded the alarm on the November election on Sunday and appeared to echo President Biden's recent message to the press.
Samsung reports enormous jump in profit on AI boom | CNN Business
Samsung Electronics forecast demand for artificial intelligence would hold strong and tighten supply of some high-end chips, joining rivals in benefiting from a solid rebound in the battered global memory chip market.
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Dairy farmers are at risk for bird flu. Here's how they can stay safe.
Experts maintain the milk supply is safe. Their focus is on keeping the people who work with cows from getting sick.
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NATO floats Ukraine membership as Stoltenberg meets with Zelensky - Washington Examiner
NATO's top civilian wants to "demonstrate that we are moving Ukraine closer to membership" amid a gap between Western promises and aid deliveries.
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French students protest in support of Palestinians near Sorbonne university
French students protest in support of Palestinians near Sorbonne university
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Japan's currency falls to its weakest since 1990 against the dollar as the yen keeps yelping
The value of Japan’s currency has tumbled so much that for a moment on Monday it took 160 yen to equal $1
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell $1.22 to $82.63 per barrel Monday. Brent crude for June delivery fell $1.10 to $88.40 per barrel.
apnews.comProsecutors say they will not retry an Arizona rancher accused of murder near the US-Mexico border
Prosecutors say they will not retry an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended last week with a deadlocked jury.
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Pedro Sánchez: Spain's prime minister averts crisis but political schism could deepen
The toxic atmosphere is unlikely to disappear after Pedro Sánchez decides to stay in post.
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Nebraska brothers sucked out of their home by a tornado survive to tell the tale | CNN
It was Friday afternoon in a western suburb of Omaha, Nebraska, and Roger Slatten had just left for work when he got a phone call that would change his life.
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Israel-Hamas war protesters defy Columbia University's deadline to disband camp or face suspension
Colleges around the U.S. implored pro-Palestinian student protesters to clear out tent encampments with rising levels of urgency Monday, including an ultimatum from Columbia University.
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77-year-old great-grandmother who stopped a robbery is now running for City Council
In 2022, Faye Taylor went viral for stopping a robbery outside of her West Oakland home. Now, she is running for a spot on the city council.
No, Gates Foundation didn't call math lessons 'racist' | Fact check
The organization said no such thing. The claim references the recommendations in a 2021 handbook published by a nonprofit funded by the foundation.
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House Republicans brace for spring legislative sprint with one fewer GOP vote
Speaker Mike Johnson is kicking off a four-week sprint in session with one fewer reliable House GOP vote.
Greg Abbott warns migrants of alligators at Texas border
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) says migrants crossing the Rio Grande should look out for "alligators."
www.washingtonexaminer.comTractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads
Late this year, Aurora Innovation Inc. plans to start hauling freight on Interstate 45 between the Dallas and Houston areas with 20 driverless trucks.
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GNC is struggling. It hopes Ozempic can give it a boost | CNN Business
GNC, the vitamin and dietary supplement chain, has been struggling for years. The brand hopes a new strategy tailored to people taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss will help draw customers into stores and grow its business.
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N.Y. DA cursed at officer and refused to comply during traffic stop, police bodycam video shows
“I’ve been humbled by my own stupidity and I am fully to blame. I will make this right — I ask for your forgiveness," Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley said in an apology video.
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Paramount Global ousts chief Bob Bakish as future of media conglomerate hangs in the balance | CNN Business
Paramount Global on Monday parted ways with chief executive Bob Bakish in a seismic move that sent reverberations through the media conglomerate as it actively engages in acquisition talks with Skydance Media.
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USDA to test ground beef in U.S. states with outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cows
The agency said it remains confident that the meat supply is safe.
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Trump recounts ‘great’ private meeting with DeSantis focused on ‘taking back our Country’ - Washington Examiner
Trump claimed his meeting with Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday was "great" and that he is "very happy" to have the Florida governor's support.
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West Virginia's and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia's and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory
French police remove pro-Palestinian students from the courtyard of Sorbonne university in Paris
French police have removed dozens of students from the Sorbonne university after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the main courtyard of the elite institution in Paris
US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standards
Automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all U.S. new passenger vehicles in five years.
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White House denies secret plot to oust Karine Jean-Pierre as Biden faces more bad news
The Biden administration has denied a secret plot to oust Karine Jean-Pierre from her role as White House press secretary as the president's re-election hopes face more bad news.
RFK Jr has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars and is only on the ballot in three states - Washington Examiner
To secure ballot access in all 50 states, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has mobilized his operations to rely more on consultants, paid petitioners, and legal action.
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Why was Green Party candidate Jill Stein arrested?
The 73-year-old third party candidate was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police office during a peace protest.
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Gérard Depardieu: French actor to be tried over sexual assault allegations
French actor Gérard Depardieu will appear in court in October, prosecutors say.
www.bbc.comStock market today: Wall Street rises to start a week full of earnings reports and a Fed meeting
Stocks ticked higher to begin a week packed with potentially market-moving news. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Monday.
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